Apple TV+ held its 2026 Press Day on February 3, previewing 12 new original series and films premiering throughout the year, alongside updates on returning favorites like Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2. The star-studded lineup features Keanu Reeves, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Pratt, and more, spanning thrillers, comedies, dramas, and action from February to November.
On February 3, 2026, Apple TV+ hosted its annual Press Day, unveiling a robust slate of original programming for the year. This included 12 new productions—six series and six films—designed to deliver diverse, star-driven content throughout 2026, building on earlier previews of early-year releases.
New Series:
- 'Imperfect Women' (March 18), a psychological drama starring Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington.
- 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' (April 15).
- 'Widow's Bay' (April 29), set in a New England island town where Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) confronts a curse amid arriving tourists.
- 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' (May 20), a darkly comedic thriller with Tatiana Maslany as a divorced mom probing a murder.
- 'Cape Fear' miniseries (June 5), reimagining the classic with Javier Bardem as vengeful killer Max Cady targeting attorneys Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson; debuts with two episodes.
- 'Lucky' (July 15), starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
New Films:
- 'Eternity' (February 13).
- 'Outcome' (April 10), dark comedy directed by Jonah Hill starring Keanu Reeves as a Hollywood star facing extortion, with Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, and Martin Scorsese.
- 'The Dink' (July 24), following washed-up tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson) discovering pickleball, co-starring Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, and Andy Roddick.
- 'Mayday' (September 4), action-comedy with Ryan Reynolds as a Navy pilot allying with ex-KGB agent Kenneth Branagh.
- 'Matchbox: The Movie' (October 9), Mattel-inspired adventure starring John Cena as a CIA agent, with Jessica Biel and Danai Gurira.
- 'Way of the Warrior Kid' (November 20), adapting Jocko Willink's novel with Chris Pratt as a Navy SEAL mentoring bullied nephew Jude Hill.
Returning Shows: Trailers and details were shared for 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Season 2 (February 27), featuring Titan X challenging Godzilla and Kong; 'Sugar' Season 2; and 'Ted Lasso' Season 4.
The event highlighted Apple TV+'s commitment to premium, genre-spanning narratives with involvement from producers like Scorsese and Spielberg, ensuring a steady stream of high-profile content for subscribers.
